Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 291 - DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Division 24 - CAPITAL PUNISHMENT (DEATH BY LETHAL INJECTION)
Section 291-024-0025 - Four Days Prior to Scheduled Execution Date

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 291-024-0025

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

(1) Housing Assignment:

(a) No less than four days prior to the scheduled execution date, the condemned inmate will be moved to the.

(b) Security:
(A) Security staff will be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Security or his/her designee to provide a 24-hour watch on the condemned inmate. The assigned security staff will maintain a log of all activities. The log entries must be written in ink, and cross-outs shall be legible and initialed. Copies of the logs will be hand-delivered to the Superintendent daily.

(B) Any unusual incident shall be documented in accordance with the Department of Corrections procedure on Unusual Incident Reports.

(2) Institutional Privileges:

(a) Mail: All incoming mail will be photocopied the last four days to ensure the inmate does not receive drug-infiltrated paper. The original letters will be maintained in the condemned inmate's property and a photocopy sent to the inmate.

(b) Visiting: At the discretion of the Superintendent, there may be daily visits with members of the inmate's family, approved religious representative(s), and such other persons as approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee, if they are on the approved visiting list and requested by the inmate. Visits must be arranged by appointment (i.e., dates, times and durations) through the Superintendent's Office. All visits will be restricted to basic visiting unless otherwise designated by the Superintendent.

(c) Telephone: Telephone privileges will be provided as approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

(d) Exercise: The condemned inmate will be permitted to exercise only in his/her cell.

(e) Clothing: New institutional clothing will be issued to the inmate and will be exchanged as needed. Clothing will be maintained in the secure confines of the facility.

(3) Personal Property Disposition: The Assistant Superintendent of Security or his/her designee will assure that a Personal Property Records form (CD 353P) is signed by the inmate for disposition of personal property.

(4) Food Preparations: The inmate will be served the same food as other inmates assigned to the facility. At the discretion of the Superintendent, the inmate may be permitted a last meal of the inmate's choosing.

(5) The Assistant Superintendent of Security or his/her designee will ensure the final preparations are made for the special security team.

(6) The Assistant Director for Institutions or his/her designee and the Assistant Director for Programs or his/her designee will jointly work to ensure that the equipment and supplies for the lethal injection are collected and deposited in secure storage located within the execution room.

(7) The Oregon State Police will be notified by the Assistant Superintendent of Security so that adequate perimeter security will be established around the institution on the evening preceding the execution.

(8) The execution camera monitoring system shall be tested by the physical plant manager or designee.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

Stats. Implemented: ORS 137.463, 137.473, 179.040, 423.020, 423.030 & 423.075

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